Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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4 Jul 2026–13 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.
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HMP BlundestonMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, between 1997 and 2010, what investment did his department make in improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Blundeston.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Wellingborough: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the reason cited for the closure of HMP Wellingborough and on what date was that decision taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP WellingboroughMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, between 1997 and 2010, what investment did the department make in improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Wellingborough.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Latchmere House: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the reason for the closure of HMP Latchmere House and on what date was that decision taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Latchmere HouseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the investment it provided to improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Latchmere between 1997-2010.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Lancaster: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the reason for the closure of HMP Lancaster Castle and on what date was that decision taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP LancasterMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the investment it provided to improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Lancaster Castle between 1997-2010.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Brockhill: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the reason for closure of HMP Brockhill.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP BrockhillMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the investment it provided to improve the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Brockhill between 1997 and 2010.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Ashwell: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the reason for the closure of HMP Ashwell.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP AshwellMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the investment it provided to improve the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Ashwell between 1997-2010.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the breakdown by category of prison regarding the freeing up of the prison estate over ten months via the early release scheme.
Answer: This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: USAMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 17 July 2026 to question 14519 on USA: Armed Forces, what discussions has his department held with the Ministry of Defence regarding the details of this case.
Answer: This question relates to a sexual offence case involving a member of the US armed forces stationed at RAF Lakenheath, and a British citizen.Following this case and others like it coming to light, Departments including the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many new prison places have been delivered since 5 July 2024 and at which prisons.
Answer: We are committed to continuing the Prison Supply Programmes, aiming to deliver 14,000 places by 2031. Between 5 July 2024 and 1 September 2026, we have delivered c.3,300 places at the following sites:Site Places Millsike1,500Rye Hill450Fosse Way300Stocken...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP LiverpoolMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2026 to Question 10783 on HMP Liverpool: Prison Accommodation, what the full scope of the work is to deliver 306 new places at HMP Liverpool.
Answer: Due to the impact of the original contractor ISG Ltd entering administration, the project has been delayed. A new contractor has been identified and we are working to confirm a new contractual programme, following which timelines will be updated.The scope...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP LiverpoolMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2026 to Question 10783 on HMP Liverpool: Prison Accommodation, what the planned completion date is for the new places at HMP Liverpool.
Answer: Due to the impact of the original contractor ISG Ltd entering administration, the project has been delayed. A new contractor has been identified and we are working to confirm a new contractual programme, following which timelines will be updated.The scope...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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